Special Educational Needs.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2004

Tuesday, 27 January 2004

Ceisteanna (375)

Pádraic McCormack

Ceist:

485 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science if an additional resource teacher will be appointed to Cong national school, Cong, County Mayo, in view of the fact that a number of children attending the school require special attention as they have learning difficulties and that the school has a teacher available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1739/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

I understand that the Deputy's office has clarified that the question relates to a specific pupil in the school. I can confirm that my Department received a professional report for the pupil in October 2003. However, my Department has no record of having received an application from the school for special education needs, SEN, supports. My officials will contact the school to clarify the position shortly.